Erik Knudsen and Sarah Beliveau said the work environment was untenable, but the town manager disagrees.
Brielle Hardy
Brielle Hardy joined the Forecaster as a staff writer in October 2020. She is a member of the graduating class of 2020 from the University of Maine with a B.A. in Journalism. During her undergraduate career she interned at Down East Magazine and wrote for the student-led undergraduate newspaper, the Maine Campus. Born and raised in Maine, Brielle enjoys exploring coastlines, hiking mountains and skiing down them.
From preservation to development: Yarmouth considers contrasting plans
Residents push back against a move to oversee renovations in the town’s historic districts, while development plans for a Main Street project and Railroad Square advance.
Meetinghouse Arts receives $100K grant to offset pandemic losses
FREEPORT — Arts and Cultural Alliance of Freeport has received a $100,000 Maine Economic Recovery Grant to help offset revenue losses due to the pandemic, but fundraising efforts to aid renovations at Merrymeeting Arts have begun anew and are ongoing. Arts and Cultural Alliance of Freeport has begun renovating the Main Street floor of the […]
Falmouth Police Beat: Oct. 30-Nov. 6
Arrests There were no arrests reported in Falmouth from Oct. 30 to Nov. 6. Summons 10/31 at 9:48 p.m. Prince Howard Yee, 18, of Falmouth, was summonsed on a charge of allowing minor to possess or consume alcohol on Waites Landing Road. 10/31 at 9:48 p.m. Emma Begin, 18, of South Portland, was summonsed on […]
Hardy G*rls Healthy Wom*n still making a ruckus with new roundtable
Now in its 20th anniversary year, nonprofit Hardy G*rls Healthy Wom*n continues its work during the pandemic by bringing the voices of girls and gender expansive youth online.
Freeport Police Beat: Nov. 3-9
Arrests 11/7 at 5:55 p.m. Eric Gene Estabrook, 28, of Topsham, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault by Officer Jason T. O’Toole. Summons 11/6 at 5 p.m. Alfred Bellanceau, 53, of Freeport, was summonsed for criminal trespassing and violating condition of release by Officer Geroge Savidge. 11/6 at 9:45 p.m. Antonio H […]
Underwood Spring Forest procured by Falmouth Land Trust
FALMOUTH — Previously zoned for commercial development, the Underwood Spring Forest will now remain in its natural state, thanks to fundraising efforts by the Falmouth Land Trust, which recently reached its goal to raise $830,000 to buy the property. The 52-acre parcel east of the Route 1 corridor in Falmouth consists of streams and wetlands, […]
Chocolate Church showcases variety of art in soon-to-be published book
“From Home in Bunny Slippers: Creations from a Community in the Weirdest Year Ever” provides a safe way to observe art.
Sharpe wins reelection to House District 46
The district includes Durham, North Yarmouth and Pownal.
Election Day morning brings lines of voters to local towns
Polling places in Yarmouth, Falmouth, Freeport see a large wave of voters when doors open, and a slow but steady flow as the morning progresses.